Meaning & use
mourning
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The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, often including traditional customs and a period of grief.
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The family wore black during their period of mourning.
The whole town went into mourning after the beloved teacher passed away.
A note on using this word
Mourning is often confused with "morning" in writing since the two words are pronounced the same; mourning specifically relates to grief over a death.
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